Ten Secrets

So excited for Tuesday's now! One of my favorite blogger's; Tiffany at the Austin Family Diary has started a link up and this is going to be a fun one! With that said, today I will be sharing ten secrets.. which kind of turns in to a "about me" post but here they are:

1. I was a swimmer for 15 years and miss it more then anyone could imagine. It was my feel good, mind cleanser, work out and passion for so long and I know I need to get in the pool.

2. I love Hollywood, celebrities, Hollywood news/gossip... and my Dad is my go to person to discuss the "hot topics" of Hollywood.  My Dad is a sports maniac and is completely a man's man... BUT he somehow keeps up on the who's who of Hollywood and I LOVE IT!! I got a text from him a few weeks ago that said "I knew Tom and Katie would not make it"....

3. While on the subject of my Dad... he is deaf and I am fluent in sign language.

4. I struggle with my weight - constantly. It has brought me in to many depressions.

5. Loosing my family and the people that are close to me scares me so much. I cherish life so much and remind myself constantly not to take the people I love for granted.  Life is so short - live it happily.

6. I have developed such bad anxiety while driving by myself or with others.  I am a paralegal and our main focus in the firm I work for is car accident injuries and since I have worked there I have become terrified of being in cars.  I constantly remind people that I am driving with that it is not their driving I worry about - it is the idiots on the road that are not paying attention that I am scared of.

7. This whole getting older thing is scaring me.  Everyone is starting to have kids and I know my husband and I will make amazing parents but in the back of my mind I am not sure if I am ready to give up my freedom. Selfish, I know. But at the same time I have my baby names picked out AND have bought several baby outfits that I just had to have for my future offspring - you would do it to if you baby shower shopped as much as I have!

8. I like wine. A lot. Pinot Grigio specifically - but I LOVE fruity mixed drinks too.

9. I am a lover of board games.  I would choose a game night in my PJ's at home over a night out at a bar anytime.

10. I am a true and loyal friend. I take friendships seriously. I attract crazies though. So many of my failed friendships have been because of "the other person"... I compare myself to Theresa and Jacqueline from RHONJ.

Friday, Friday

Friday, I have needed you desperately to grace me with your presence since Monday morning when work got stressful -  and continued to be stressful the rest of the week. I need a drink a bottle of vodka. This weekend will be nice and relaxing. I sound spoiled when I complain about this - but I have been out of town every single weekend since June and really am loving the thought of being home, in the sun, hanging out with friends and family.

Dear Massage Lady:  My insurance covers massage treatment - 25 per year to be exact. I just became aware of this last week. My lunch break today was spent getting a massage by the sweetest, petite woman in the world.  But my goodness she was stronger than heck and gave me the best massage ever. I know I am going to be sore tomorrow.

Dear Alcoholic Beverages: What to drink this weekend? My Mom and I are having some people over for dinner and we were throwing out the wine vs. margaritas vs. vodka cranberry options... What to choose, what to choose....

Dear Sun: Ooooh baby, Washington will be a comfortable 79-81 degrees this weekend. Perfect pool weather.

Dear Coppertone Sunscreen: This is my favorite summer scent. 

Dear Snoop Lion: WTF? As most of you have figured out I am a surburban girl that loves country music and is a teeny bopper. What most of you won't know is I love Snoop Dogg. His recent name change confuses me...



Dear Future: So much is in the air for us right now - I feel I am overly planning life and need to let God do the rest for me. 

New Link Up

So excited that my bestie blogger friend Tiffany at The Austin Family Diary will be co-hosting a new link up starting August 14th which I am SOO excited for! I can't wait to participate and have 10 weeks to learn something new about all of you!! Spread the word and see ya next Tuesday to kick off this new link up! xoxo

Hi, Kathleen here!

I am linking up with Mrs. Monolouges today for my first time!! Loving this one - post once a month with some random facts and information about yourself! So here it goes, a little bit about me these days!

1. I love living in Washington. Yes, I may complain  a lot a little about living here (the rain would annoy you too).. but in the summer there is nothing better and more beautiful. The drastic changes between Western and Eastern Washington make me love this state even more. My husband and I traveled East this weekend and camped at The Gorge.  We were there for the Wastershed County Music Festival and it was AMAZING.  Three solid days of country music, camping, beers and sun!!

2. I love wine tasting! When I was in San Fran last weekend I visited an amazing winery and loved every single one of their wines. Hannah Nicole Vineyards, check 'em out!

3. Since it is wedding season right now and every post I see every weekend is of people at weddings, having their weddings and getting engaged.. it makes me miss last summer.

4. My husband is amazing. I smile just thinking of him.

5. While I may be a summer girl forever and for always, I do love Fall and can't wait to do all the things that make it a happy season for me!

Full House Flashback

Last Friday I jetted off to San Fran for a quick weekend away to surprise my best friend for her 30th Birthday! The surprise was such a success and the look on her face was priceless when she saw my walking towards her at the airport (and not her boyfriends brother who she thought dissapointingly thought was coming in for the weekend).  

 I have to admit - I felt so Full House while I was in San Fran and I loved every second of it!

Happy Friday!

Dear Celebrities

Dear Dream Vacation - Please ask yourself this... how amazing would it be to vacation with Elton John and Neil Patrick Harris. UM ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I love this!

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Dear Media, Your Olympic coverage is fabulous but really media, taking the time to make this collage of pictures of William, Kate and Harry.. is it really necessary to see who makes the funniest faces of the Royals?????

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Dear People Who Think Cheating Is Okay, EFF YOU............

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Dear Ryan Lochte, Will you marry me??? Oh please, oh please?!

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Dear JT, Even though Ryan Lochte is currently my hottie of the week.. you will forever and ever and ever be my one true celeb love. I adore you. I was happy to hear you and Jess have not planned much for your wedding.. although I am happy you ended up with Mary Camden though (gosh I loved 7th Heaven)

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Wednesday Random

So I have recently been missing from blog land and that is because my life has been taken over my 50 Shades of Grey. OH MY GOODNESS - almost done with book one and just bought book two today!!! So to sum up my week I had to share some funny - yet true - 50 Shades of Grey funnies! 

I hope everyone is having a great week - I will be in touch soon and update you all with all the new happenings around here! xoxo